Manufacturing Team Leader - 3rd Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards. This position offers an opportunity to lead and develop a disciplined workforce while actively contributing to process improvements. Your expertise in Lean Manufacturing and team leadership will be vital in achieving organizational goals. Join a mission-driven company that values your contributions and supports your career growth while making a significant impact on health and safety worldwide.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of applicable industry experience required.
• 1 year experience leading a team in a professional work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and measure work by tracking and assigning responsibilities.
• Develop direct reports by providing challenging tasks and feedback.
• Improve production processes using tools from Particle Process Improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Advanced Communication Skills

Analytical Capability

Time Management

Ability to Mentor and Train

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Work Schedule

Third Shift (Nights)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

3rd Shift Hours: Sunday - Friday morning 10pm - 6:30am

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have a real impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Responsibilities:

• Process Management by simplifying complex processes; getting more out of fewer resources; understanding how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow
• Facilitate customer audits, form control and onboarding tasks
• Develop direct reports by providing challenging tasks and assignments; provide developmental feedback
• Direct others through establishing direction; distribute workload; clear communication
• Managing & Measuring work by tracking and assigning responsibilities for tasks; set clear objectives and provide feedback
• Supervise the orientation process and ensure compliance to all safety, GMP, and other regulatory requirements
• Develop direct reports by effectively using the PMD (Performance Management Discussion) process and offer clear and constructive feedback
• Direct the daily work load to ensure schedule completion while managing utilization and efficiency
• Build and develop a disciplined workforce that adheres to all procedures and Work Instruction Documents
• Improve the production processes by utilizing the tools outline in PPI (Particle Process Improvement)

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED Required
• 2+ years of applicable industry experience required
• 1 year experience leading a team in a professional work environment required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge, Microsoft Office (Word, PP, Excel)
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced problem solving
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate and coach
• Analytical capability
• Ability to identify waste and improve processes
• Ability to challenge the status quo
• Time management
• Ability to delegate
• Ability to influence
• Previous experience working with training and onboarding
• Continuous Improvement Certification a plus (i.e. Six Sigma)

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 140,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Apply today http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.